# Basketball Playmaker — Ubiquitous Coach's Whiteboard > Digital basketball whiteboard for creating, simulating, and analyzing plays and game data. (iPhone/iPad app by PVI Maine LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-playmaker/id391318075 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PVI Maine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/384927995) - Category: Sports, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.1 · 22 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-09-25 - Data updated: 2026-06-03 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-playmaker/id391318075/reviews.md ## What is Basketball Playmaker? The Basketball Playmaker is a revolutionary tool for coaches, scouts, press and fans . . . enabling basketball plays to be digitally created and saved for future reference. Modeled after the ubiquitous coach's whiteboard, the Basketball Playmaker provides offense and defense avatars that can be dragged around the screen (the court) to simulate plays and formations. As plays are designed, the system stores movement, passes and shots and the associated track lines. At playback time "tracking lines" can be optionally turned on and off in "Play" and "Step" Mode. Plays can be saved and played back at any time (during a timeout, a practice or a bench conversation). Snapshots of these plays can be made with a click of a button and the resulting "photo" can be emailed, printed and/or filed as needed. The Basketball Playmaker has hundreds of predefined formation combinations (i.e. 1-2-3 defense vs. post offense, or man to man vs. perimeter, etc.). The court can be specified as anything from predefined Professional to International to College to High School to Middle School layouts. Player avatars are represented with standard 1 through 5 nomenclatures; letters (PG, SG, SF, PF, C); uniform numbers or even player names. In addition, the color of the player avatars as well as the court itself is totally in control of the user. Designed to run without an active internet connection. E-Mail your plays when you get back to the office. On iPad there is Shot Mapper functionality . . . to track shots, misses and the running score. Useful for Assistant Coaches mapping shots; scouts preparing for an upcoming opponent; a parent helping a son or daughter; or a hard core fan engrossed in March Madness. Simply tap on an approximate court coordinate and select the shooter; specify a hit or miss; and whether the shooter was fouled while shooing. Made shot appear as a green basketball, missed as a red . . . with a user specified Uniform Number, Player Name or even a player photograph or avatar. History of shots can be toggled off and on and displayed in various subsets and combination of subsets; •All/None •Home Team Only •Away Team Only •Made Shots •Missed Shots •Individual Players •By Period A special foul shot screen track free throws and places them into the continuous running score. Games are save and can be recalled at anytime. All data is stored locally on the iPad with no need for a Wi-Fi or intent connection. Games can be replayed shot by shot (watch as the score changes shot to shot to shot). Game Recaps can be broken out by the parameters mentioned above and then •Printed •E-Mailed as PDF or Image •Images can be save (incorporate in other apps) •And complete game statistical breakdown can be printed or emailed. Unlimited number of games, teams, athletes and shots are supported with no add-on charges. The Basketball Playmaker is a serious tool for those that are serious about basketball. For More Information Visit: www.PVIMaine.com ## Key features - Digital whiteboard for play creation - Avatar simulation of plays - Save and playback plays - Email, print, and save play snapshots - Predefined formations and court layouts - Shot mapping and scoring - Offline functionality ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basketball-playmaker/id391318075/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Basketball Playmaker *2012-10-06* Very poorly designed app. Does not show player movement, no way to show screens, simply jumps from one position to another. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — Awful *2011-10-24, version 1.25* You can do very little as far as writing plays. You cannot set screens, everything is STRAIGHT LINES (no v cuts here), no squiggle line on dribble penetration, no dotted lines on passes, forget curl cuts. This is quite possibly the worst $10 I have ever spent. One star because they wouldn't let me give a zero. ### 1/5 — Overpriced.. wish I could have my money back *2011-10-12* This is a very much overpriced app. In the description it gives the idea that you will be in total control of everything but things are not as they seem. The color of the court for example can never look like a real court! Everytime you make a move there is an annoying sound that you cannot choose to stop. There is no full court option, just a zoom out and then you have half the screen of the ipad black and blank! You cannot export the plays as a whole, you can only export the phase of the play you are looking at! The graphics are very very very poor...like they are from a previous decade. I wish I could have a refund, but itunes doesn't give you that option..unfortunately. ### 1/5 — Lost 9.99 *2010-12-10, version 1.22* App is a waste of money. ### 5/5 — Great app *2010-12-09, version 1.22* This is a terrific app and has improved dramatically since it was release a couple months ago. The original version allowed a coach like myself to draw up plays and play them back. Since then the developer has added the ability to run the plays on a big projection screen (which is great in a locker room). I can toggle lines off and on and even link names to the other team's players (i.e.“the red headed kid” instead of # 5). I've talked to the developer several times and he is very responsive and seems determined to make this a world class sports app. The only caveat – this is really an iPad only app. The iPhone is really too small. But for the iPad I highly recommend it. ### 1/5 — boooo *2010-10-31, version 0* not a fan of the app. not worth the money, you can get the same from $1 app. no erase or step back function. If you do more than a few steps in a play it just becomes a jumbled mess of lines. The animations should erase the lines after each step so you can see the true motions. You would think paying more for an app you would get some nice functions but nothing that stands out. It would be nice when "recording" a play you could move 2 or more players at the same time in each frame rather than one by one each player moves. on an iphone, the finger touch is not accurate. overall very frustrating to use...waste of money : ( ## Frequently asked questions about Basketball Playmaker ### What is Basketball Playmaker? Basketball Playmaker is a digital tool designed to replicate a coach's whiteboard. It allows users to create, save, and simulate basketball plays and formations. ### Can I use Basketball Playmaker offline? Yes, Basketball Playmaker is designed to run without an active internet connection. All data is stored locally on the device. ### What devices does Basketball Playmaker support? Basketball Playmaker is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How does the Shot Mapper functionality work on iPad? On iPad, Shot Mapper allows you to tap on the court to record shots, misses, and fouls. You can specify the shooter and whether the shot was made or missed, with visual indicators. ### Can I customize player information in Basketball Playmaker? Yes, player avatars can be represented by numbers 1-5, positions (PG, SG, etc.), uniform numbers, or player names. You can also customize player and court colors. ### What kind of game data can be analyzed? You can track shots, misses, free throws, and the running score. Game recaps can be broken down by various parameters and then printed or emailed as PDFs or images. ### Does Basketball Playmaker have ads? No, Basketball Playmaker does not contain advertisements. ### How often is Basketball Playmaker updated? The latest version is 4.01, last updated on March 16, 2018. It has been available since September 25, 2010. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.01 — 2018-03-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor bug fix ### 4.00 — 2018-02-12 A complete rewrite of a 7 and a half year old program . . . complete with iOS 11, big screen iPads and the iPhone X. And the Basketball Playmaker is now free!!!! ### 3.00 — 2015-01-31 iOS 8 Support Improved Stability Export functionality now support Messaging, Printing, E-Mail, Twitter and Facebook ### 2.00 — 2013-10-31 Added Shot Mapper functionality on iPad . . . to track shots, misses and the running score. Useful for Assistant Coaches mapping shots; scouts preparing for an upcoming opponent; a parent helping a son or daughter; or a hard core fan engrossed in March Madness. Simply tap on an approximate court coordinate and select the shooter; specify a hit or miss; and whether the shooter was fouled while shooing. Made shot appear as a green basketball, missed as a red . . . with a user specified Uniform Number, Player Name or even a player photograph or avatar. History of shots can be toggled off and on and displayed in various subsets and combination of subsets; •All/None •Home Team Only •Away Team Only •Made Shots •Missed Shots •Individual Players •By Period A special foul shot screen track free throws and places them into the continuous running score. Games are save and can be recalled at anytime. All data is stored locally on the iPad with no need for a Wi-Fi or intent connection. Games can be replayed shot by shot (watch as the score changes shot to shot to shot). Game Recaps can be broken out by the parameters mentioned above and then •Printed (AirPrint required) •E-Mailed as PDF or Image •Images can be save (incorporate in other apps) •And complete game statistical breakdown can be printed or emailed. Unlimited number of games, teams, athletes and shots are supported with no add-on charges. ### 1.70 — 2013-09-17 iOS 7 Support Improved Setting Screen Improved iPhone Support ## Apps similar to Basketball Playmaker | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tactical board - Coach Board](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-board-coach-board/id1555645807) | 4.3 (149) | Free | Sports | | [Luceo Sports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luceo-sports/id1523319759) | 4.2 (25) | Free | Sports | | [Coach Tactic Board: Basket](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coach-tactic-board-basket/id861249866) | 4.8 (963) | Free | Sports | | [Hoops Lab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-lab/id1576985969) | 4.5 (13) | Free | Sports | | [Simple Basketball Tactic Board](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-basketball-tactic-board/id1582924483) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Sports | | [Play Designer: Elite Hoops](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-designer-elite-hoops/id6443711183) | 3.5 (2) | Free | Sports | ## More apps by PVI Maine LLC - [Gettysburg Concordance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettysburg-concordance/id639327729) - [Where Are My Students?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-are-my-students/id727267716) - [NESCAC Navigator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nescac-navigator/id788625713) - [Ivy League Navigator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-league-navigator/id791724785) - [Portland, Maine Navigator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portland-maine-navigator/id802679884) All apps by PVI Maine LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/384927995 ## Related topics [basketball playmaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/basketball-playmaker) · [iubito](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/iubito) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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